Police arrest two men and recover tramadol in Delta State
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Bright Edafe of the Delta State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspected drug dealers and the recovery of 132 sachets of tramadol. The operation took place during a stop-and-search along Nnebisi Road, Asaba. In a separate incident, a stolen vehicle was quickly recovered by police operatives. Yemi Oyeniyi praised the officers for their swift actions and urged residents to stay vigilant.
What happened
- Bright Edafe stated that police arrested two suspects, Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello, both 54, and recovered 132 sachets of 100mg tramadol from their vehicle on August 13, 2026.
- The suspects were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation by Operation Delta Shield along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
- In another case on August 13, 2026, a stolen Toyota Corolla was recovered by detectives and the Dragon Patrol Team in Ughelli, just two hours after it was reported stolen.
- Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the car theft.
- Yemi Oyeniyi, the State Commissioner of Police, commended the operatives and encouraged residents to provide credible information to help prevent crime.
